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December 2, 2024
Direct Air Capture (DAC) is now a reality— Onsite CO2 generation scalable for both large and small operations
Skytree’s Camille Hanna and Ot Messemake unveil Skytree’s potential roadmap for New Zealand growers and other industrial users of food-grade CO2. The presentation showcased innovative solutions for capturing CO₂ directly from the air. Skytree offers DAC units: one powered entirely by electricity and a hybrid model that combines electricity and heat, ideal for businesses already utilizing heating or boiler systems.
December 3, 2024
2024 – The NZ greenhouse energy sector Grower2Grower report
Flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. What options make financial sense?
December 2, 2024
Excellent online webinar hosted by De Ruiter/Bayer Australia
North and South American Tomato Growers Share ToBRFV Experiences
December 3, 2024
An observation about Chlorosis effecting Tomato Plants.
Has applying a coating contributed to an increased uptake in nutrient and were we too slow to react?
December 3, 2024
Glasshouse + Potential Land Investment on 4.86ha
Established and modern glasshouse operation plus landbank potential - a unique investment opportunity in popular Pokeno.
December 3, 2024
Design a Semi Closed Greenhouse with Hortinergy
Hortenergy is an online software that helps to design the most suitable and energy efficient greenhouse.
November 19, 2024
2024 Korean High School & University Agriculture Overseas Training Project
Korean Students have greenhouse visits to Gellert’s and Aka Aka Produce in South Auckland. "Korea and New Zealand have an FTA, we anticipate more Korean students will pursue agricultural studies in New Zealand"
November 19, 2024
Increasing year-round Capsicum yields through advanced LED lighting
Signify and the University of British Columbia (UBC) enter the fourth year of their trial to boost pepper production with LED lighting
November 18, 2024
Summer Planting at Bert’s Berry Farm:
Finding the perfect varieties for local conditions and sharing their knowledge with others.
November 19, 2024
More daylight in the greenhouse for higher production
With the Top Cleaner greenhouse roof cleaner, you can clean your greenhouse windows, allowing your plants to receive more sunlight.
November 19, 2024
Light at the end of the tunnel
The IMF estimates that NZ was one of the most overheated advanced economies in the world in both 2021 and 2022.
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October 8, 2024
Cherry Production in New Zealand – Mike Nichols
"There is now considerable evidence available that by using dwarfing cherry rootstocks and the Upright Fruiting Offshoots (UFO) training system that it is possible to grow cherries at high density"
November 4, 2024
40 Smeaton Road, Glenbrook, Franklin
Successful hydroponic operation, attractive 4-bedroom home, plus land to expand - a profitable business and lifestyle opportunity in Glenbrook.
October 8, 2024
High-tech spy gear to uncover the secrets of Bumble bees in Tasmania
Bumble bees in Tasmania are being geared up with micro radio transmitters and cameras to help scientists uncover their environmental impact and crucial role in crop pollination.
October 22, 2024
Auckland plant nursery goes electric in pilot scheme
Electric heat pump has cut its energy use by 61%